3 April 2026
Public Holidays 2027 Australia: State-by-State Guide
Every 2027 public holiday in Australia by state: national dates, the Anzac Day Monday substitute, Christmas substitutes, and each state's unique days.
Planning leave, payroll, school terms or travel for 2027? Australia shares its national public holidays, but the dates that matter most — the long weekends and the state-specific days — still differ by state. Here is the full 2027 picture, with the year-by-year hub at Public Holidays Australia 2027 for the sortable version.
National public holidays in 2027
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January 2027 | Friday |
| Australia Day | 26 January 2027 | Tuesday |
| Good Friday | 26 March 2027 | Friday |
| Easter Monday | 29 March 2027 | Monday |
| Anzac Day | 25 April 2027 | Sunday |
| King's Birthday | 14 June 2027 | Monday |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2027 | Saturday |
| Boxing Day | 26 December 2027 | Sunday |
The King's Birthday is observed on 14 June in most states, but Queensland holds it on 4 October and Western Australia on 27 September. Easter Saturday (27 March) is a public holiday in most states, though not WA or Tasmania.
Anzac Day 2027: which states get the Monday?
Anzac Day 2027 falls on Sunday 25 April, so several states add a substitute public holiday on Monday 26 April:
- Monday 26 April off: NSW, ACT, Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
- No Monday substitute: Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania — Anzac Day is observed on the Sunday only.
That single difference makes the Anzac long weekend a genuine three-day break in five jurisdictions and an ordinary weekend in three.
State-specific public holidays in 2027
Beyond the national dates, each state runs its own holidays. These are the distinctive 2027 ones — open each state for its full list of dates.
| State | Distinctive 2027 holidays |
|---|---|
| NSW | Bank Holiday (restricted) 2 Aug; Labour Day 4 Oct |
| VIC | Labour Day 8 Mar; AFL Grand Final Friday (date TBC); Melbourne Cup 2 Nov |
| QLD | Labour Day 3 May; Ekka (Brisbane) 11 Aug; King's Birthday 4 Oct |
| SA | Adelaide Cup 8 Mar; Labour Day 4 Oct; part-day Christmas Eve & NYE |
| WA | Labour Day 1 Mar; WA Day 7 Jun; King's Birthday 27 Sep |
| TAS | Eight Hours Day 8 Mar; Recreation Day (north) 1 Nov; regional show days |
| NT | May Day 3 May; Picnic Day 2 Aug; part-day Christmas Eve & NYE |
| ACT | Canberra Day 8 Mar; Reconciliation Day 31 May; Labour Day 4 Oct |
The 2027 Christmas shutdown
Christmas Day (Saturday 25 December) and Boxing Day (Sunday 26 December) both fall on the weekend, so most states add substitute public holidays on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December. That stacks the weekend, two substitute days and New Year's into one of the strongest end-of-year shutdowns in years — a few leave days bridge a very long summer break.
Best long weekends and leave windows in 2027
Easter is the standout: Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March is a four-day break for everyone. The year-end cluster is the other big one. For the Anzac long weekend, the value depends on your state — see the breakdown above. Model exact dates with the Leave Planner and compare breaks on Long Weekends.
Frequently asked questions
When is Easter in 2027?
Good Friday is 26 March and Easter Monday is 29 March 2027, giving a four-day Easter long weekend across every state and territory.
Is Anzac Day a public holiday in 2027?
Yes. Anzac Day is Sunday 25 April 2027. NSW, the ACT, Queensland, the NT and WA add a substitute public holiday on Monday 26 April; Victoria, SA and Tasmania do not.
What are the NSW public holidays in 2027?
NSW observes the national dates plus the Anzac Day Monday (26 April), the Bank Holiday (2 August, restricted), Labour Day (4 October) and the King's Birthday (14 June). See the NSW 2027 list for every date.
When is Australia Day in 2027?
Australia Day 2027 is Tuesday 26 January — a national public holiday in every state and territory.